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3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment of 126 m² on the 4th floor, built in 2003, energy rating C. Located Cidade da Maia parish, Maia municipality, Porto district. Noteworthy Features: This apartment boasts a south-facing solar exposure that floods the spacious living areas with natural light, enhancing the overall ambiance and comfort of the home.
The valuation. The asking price of €350,000 is significantly above the fair value of €269,315, resulting in an overvaluation of €80,685, or approximately 30.0%. This indicates that the property is overpriced relative to its intrinsic worth.
Fair value modelled at €269,315 from 6 comparable sales in the area. Asking €350,000 sits €80,685 (30.0%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €350,000 versus the Cidade da Maia, Maia, Porto area baseline of €260,112 (€2,064/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 78/100 is above the parish average, lifting fair value versus a typical-condition unit.
Recent nearby listings price below the wider parish average — a hyper-local discount distinct from the parish baseline.
Base gap of €260,112, adjusted for condition and micro-location, gives a modelled fair value of €269,315 (€2,137/m²), a €80,685 (30.0%) gap versus the €350,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cidade da Maia · f5ea09 | Subject | €350,000 | €2,778 | — | 76 | 80 |
| Cidade da Maia · 65a789 | Active | €375,000 | €2,344 | 15.6% | 73 | 76 |
| praceta Maria da Gloria Teixeira, 108 | Active | €320,000 | €2,092 | 24.7% | 75 | 66 |
| Águas Santas · 4a44e0 | Active | €405,000 | €2,613 | 5.9% | 70 | 71 |
| Cidade da Maia · dc13d2 | Active | €395,000 | €1,927 | 30.6% | 72 | 69 |
| Median comp | €385,000 | €2,218 | 20.2% | 73 | 70 |
Long-term rental The 3-bed apartment in Cidade da Maia, listed at €350,000, represents a significant gap of 30.0% above its fair value of €269,315, indicating it is overpriced for long-term rental purposes. With a gross yield of 3.6%, this investment does not align well with attractive returns typically sought in the rental market. Family rental Given the current listing price of €350,000, the property is 30.0% higher than its fair value of €269,315, rendering it overpriced for a family rental strategy. Furthermore, while the neighborhood has a decent score of 80/100, the rental yield of 3.6% lacks the compelling metrics families often look for in residential investments. Buy-and-hold At a listing price of €350,000, significantly above the fair value of €269,315 (30.0% gap), this property is not positioned well for a buy-and-hold investment strategy. Although the neighborhood scores well, the resulting gross yield of 3.6% does not justify the premium being asked for this apartment. Not ideal for short-term vacation rental The pricing of €350,000, with a 30.0% premium over its fair value, makes the apartment unfit for short-term vacation rentals, where pricing and returns are critical. The gross yield of 3.6% further diminishes its appeal in this competitive market. Not ideal for luxury market The apartment's listing at €350,000 suggests an overpricing of 30.0% above the fair value, making it unsuitable for the luxury market segment. The yield of 3.6% is also below the threshold often sought by luxury buyers, further emphasizing its misalignment with this strategy.
Economic Dependence Risk Given the Economic stability score of 80/100, there is a risk of reliance on a limited economic base, potentially leading to vulnerability in times of economic downturns. Tenant Stability Risk The Tenant stability score of 75/100 indicates a moderate risk of tenant turnover, which could affect cash flow and increase vacancy periods.
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